I’m Kristin, and I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Meghan for more than a decade (geez, Meg, we’re old). I’m from the midwest but currently live on the west coast of Florida with my husband of almost four years and our highly hilarious, absolutely adorable and insanely intelligent toddler daughter Elle, who will be 2 (what?! how did...

I met Sarah a few months ago through the wonderful world of blogging and she instantly became a friend. This woman is sweet and thoughtful and she cracks me up like no other. Visit her on her blog, The Five Little Monkeys. In the late nineties I became certified as a doula. For a time I was a volunteer and offered myservices to teen parents and couples...

I am in frantic packing mode this week, which is the mode I am always in the week leading up to a big trip. Luckily, there is fresh seafood, cocktails and sand on the other side of this travel experience. That’s worth a little panic. The timing is perfect because today I’m over at Leilaland, guest blogging about the differences in packing for...

Ryan got a new wagon for his birthday, but his inability to stay up past 6:30 p.m. during the week and our house-moving insanity on the weekends made it difficult to find the time to try it out. Luckily, Ryan puked at daycare three times on Monday morning and was sent home with Dad. I say “luckily” not because I’m heartless but because it...

Last week, I introduced you to my awesome bloggy friend, Mich at No Ordinary Momma. I spent the day at her blog discussing in detail all the ways I am a baby gear expert. Today, she is returning the favor with this post about parental responsibilities. —– As a new mom, I have a lot of responsibility to my baby. I need to feed, bathe, and...

ABOUT

I'm Meghan. I grew up in Ohio, came of age in Arizona and am now raising a family in Pennsylvania. I'm a freelance writer and essayist, a stay-at-home mom to my seven-year-old son, and a foster parent. I'm told I am too organized and too sarcastic for my own good but I don't see how either is possible.